Neutralization In Challenging Environments Using Lethal Effects (NICELE)
Department of Defense ▸ Office of Naval Research
Description
- Sponsor: U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR)
- What they want: New payloads that can safely neutralize deep-water sea mines and water‑borne improvised explosive devices (WBIEDs).
- How they’ll be used: Delivered by a diver and/or a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to support Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) forces.
- Transition path: Successful technologies may move into the Navy’s EOD Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) program of record …
The U.S. Navy’s ExMCM forces confront a wide range of hazardous and explosive threats like underwater mines and Water-borne Improvised Explosive Devices (WBIED)s. ONR seeks to develop payloads that enable ExMCM forces to neutralize deep water mines and WBIEDs. A diver and/or ROV will deliver the…
Source
Grant ID
N0001425SBC02
Funding Source
Department of Defense ▸ Office of Naval Research
Key Dates
Opportunity Released
December 11, 2024
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Information
All responsible sources from academia, industry and the research community worldwide may submit proposals under this BAA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCUs/MIs, small businesses or other socio-economic participation. All businesses, both small and large, are encouraged to submit proposals and compete for fundin…